Trinity CEVAP School Address: Stowmarket, Suffolk IP14 2BZ Salary: £23,657 - £24,404 (pro rata) Hours: 18 hours per week, 39 weeks per year (term time only plus PD days) Contract: Fixed term until 31 August 2026 in the first instance. Required from November 2025 Reference: 7822 Teaching Assistant: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 8:45am – 12:15pm, Thursday – 8:45am – 3:30pm. MDSA: 5 hours per week 38 weeks per year (term time only), Monday -Friday 12:15pm – 1:15pm. We are seeking to expand our team so are recruiting an experienced and dedicated Teaching Assistant to support the learning of our pupils. You will complement the professional work of the teachers by taking responsibility for supporting and adjusting learning activities, working with individuals and groups of children under the supervision of the class teacher. You will be engaging and motivated with: experience of working with primary aged pupils in a mainstream school setting the ability to use your own initiative in supporting the learning needs of our pupils the ability to inspire and motivate children to ensure that they achieve their full potential experience in supporting children with additional learning or behavioural needs excellent communication and IT skills; English and Mathematics of grade A* - C/ 9- 4 or equivalent, and some knowledge of the curriculum requirements for primary schools high expectations of pupil achievement and behaviour and able to relate to pupils in a pleasant and sympathetic manner flexibility and commitment to working as part of a team under the direction of the class teacher and SLT Emotional and physical resilience, the ability to stay calm in challenging situations, patience and a good sense of humour. To find out more Please read the Job Description (word) and Application Guidance (word) For an informal discussion or to arrange a visit to the school, please email the school office on admin@trinity.suffolk.sch.uk How to apply Please complete the Application Form (word) Completed applications should be emailed to: FAO The Head Teacher, Mrs. L. Curran-Spain on admin@trinity.suffolk.sch.uk Closing date: 12 pm, 26 September 2025. Interview date: week commencing 29 September 2026. As a Church of England Voluntary Aided school candidates should be sympathetic to our Christian ethos. This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020. It is also subject to a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and children’s barred list check. Our commitment to safeguarding is underpinned by robust processes and checks which are in place across the school.